Part Five - Lobbying for learning

Four months after Board Director Lacey Risdal first appealed to the school board about Creswell becoming more involved at the state level, she was able to do her part, with the help of Board Director Natalie Smathers, during Oregon School Boards Association's Lobby Day organized March 5 at the Capitol.

"It was absolutely worth our time," Risdal said. "I want to go back every year that we need to go back and make sure Creswell is represented in that room."

Smathers added that lobbying for Oregon kids was a "great experience" and she encouraged everyone to get involved - especially parents...